J.O.Y. :)

I feel like I have had so many opportunities to feel joy in my life these past few weeks. :) The word joy has always been one that I looked at a little different then others. I had a wonderful lesson in yw on this word. That it was more of an acronym than a word. J.O.Y. Jesus, Others, Yourself. That in order to find true joy you must focus on people in that order. Jesus, Others, Yourself. It's amazing how true this is. When you put Christ first in your life, you are just so happy.

I had the opportunity to go to a Christmas party for my YSA ward today, although it was mostly fun and games, we did have a spiritual ending. I am so glad that I decided that I should go. There are so many people there that help me feel the spirit and learn more about the gospel.

I also had the opportunity to serve a family.. :) I am so glad that I could do something to help them in any way.

And lastly, I have done something recently that has helped me. :) well. A couple things actually. I have been kinda hesitant to hang out with some of my old friends. It seems that they have formed this bond that I missed the opportunity to be a part of. An opportunity that I would do anything to change. And it is totally my fault. They invited me to so many things, and yet most of the time I would say no. Sometimes having a real reason, and others just kinda wanting to be alone. But have you ever felt like you really really wanted to be in that close friendship you see others have, but been afraid to do something, because of fear of being left out. But I tried and solved that, I hung out with two of my good friends. And I had such a good time. I hope that we will spend much much more time together. :)

The next thing i did was i signed up to sing in the ogden institute choir, to sing in the choir for the CES fireside. :) and man are those lyrics powerful. I thought that i would share them with you, they mean to world to me. :)

Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;

Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.

Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,

Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Though my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;

I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;

Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son;

Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Riches I heed not, nor man'y empty praise,

Thou mine inheritance, now and always;

Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,

High King of Heaven, my Treasure thou art.

Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fights;

Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;

Thou my soul's Shelter, and Thou my high Tower;

Raise Thou me heavenward, O Pow'r, of my pow'r.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,

May I reach Heav'n's joys, O bright Heaven's Sun!

Heart of my own hear, whate'er befall,

Still be my vision, O ruler of all.